But, with the Blues having accrued 39 points from their first 26 games of the campaign, Shaw said: "It was a tough (on Boxing Day) but in the grand scheme of things it's been a fantastic first half to the season.

"To be in this position at the turn of the year is remarkable really.

"We're punching well above our weight but the good thing is we're not settling for that, we want to do better.

"We've had a look at the league table and there's no reason why we can't keep ahead of that pack just below us and start chasing the teams above us.

The controversial defeat to Solihull ended Chester's seven-match unbeaten league run and was their first loss on the road in the league since August 29.

But they have an immediate chance to avenge it on Sunday and Shaw, who is having an excellent season, said: "We feel aggrieved about the result, and the manner of it, so we'll be champing at the bit to get back to training, get ourselves right, and hopefully put a good performance in on New Year's Day."